http://www.cooganresearchgroup.com/crg/index.htm 24 May 2010 Obituary of Robert C. Coogan ___________________________________________________________________ (extracted from "?", [__] JUN 2005): ROBERT C. COOGAN Age 77, Veteran of World War II, USN, retired C.F.D. Beloved husband of Ruth nee Schroeder for 21 years and the late Elsie Rzepka; Loving father of Charles and Michalene (Rick) Steinbrenner; Dearest grandfather of Ricky, Billy, Lance Corporal Kenny (USMC), and Carol; Fond brother of John, ret. C.P.D. (Dolores), Charlene (the late Lester) Medley, Margaret (the late Richard) Kempczynski, Daniel, ret. C.F.D. (Marie), the late Rosemary, Adeline (the late Ted) Kaminski, and Dorothy (the late Louis) Bernard. Uncle and great- uncle of many nieces and nephews. Intement Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 27034 South Diagonal Road, Elwood, IL. Committal Service 12:30 p.m. [Monday, 06 JUN 2005]. Mr. Robert Coogan was a member of Johnson-Phelps VFW Post #5220, Fireman's American Legion Post #667, Gaelic Fire Brigade, and Chicago Firefighters Union Local #2. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed gambling, golfing and spending time with his family. http://www.parksidechapels.com ____________________________________________________________________ (extracted from "Chicago Tribune" [IL], 05 JUN 2005, PAGE 9): COOGAN, ROBERT C. - Robert C. "Rusty" Coogan, age 77, Veteran WWII USN, ret. C.F.D., beloved husband of Ruth, nee Schroeder, and the late Elsie, nee Rzepka; loving father of Charles and Michalene (Rick) Steinbrenner; dearest grandfather of Ricky, Billy, Lance Corporal Kenny, USMC and Carol; fond brother of John, ret. C.P.D. (Dolores), Charlene (the late Lester) Medley, Margaret (the late Richard) Kempczynski, Daniel, ret. C.F.D. (Marie), the late Rosemary, Adeline (the late Ted) Kaminski and Dorothy (the late Louis) Bernard; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Monday, June 6, 8:45 a.m. from Zimmerman and Sandeman Funeral Homes, 5200 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to Most Holy Redeemer Church, Evergreen Park. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 27034 South Diagonal Road, Elwood, IL. Committal Service 12:30 p.m. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. Member of Johnson-Phelps V.F.W. Post #5220, Fireman's American Legion Post #667, Gaelic Fire Brigade and Chicago Firefighters Union Local #2. Arrangements by Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, Inc. Info. 708-424-0340 or 773-767-9788 or Express your thoughts and condolences at our online guestbook at www.parksidechapels.com. ____________________________________________________________________